AP PSYCHOLOGY

COGNITION

THINKING AND LANGUAGE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Someone trying to solve a problem using ____ breaks a problem down into parts and tries to solve each part individually.
A
meand-end analysis
B
analogy
C
premise
D
inductive reasoning
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Decomposition is one of the four cornerstones of Computer Science. It involves breaking down a complex problem or system into smaller parts that are more manageable and easier to understand. The smaller parts can then be examined and solved, or designed individually, as they are simpler to work with.

Detailed explanation-2: -In means-ends analysis, the problem solver begins by envisioning the end, or ultimate goal, and then determines the best strategy for attaining the goal in his current situation.

Detailed explanation-3: -heuristic, people make decisions based on certain ideas or standards they believe in. When wording affects decision making. a. c.

Detailed explanation-4: -Decision Making and Abductive Reasoning A heuristic is a rule-of-thumb, or a guide toward what behavior is appropriate for a certain situation. Heuristics are also known as “mental shortcuts” (Kahneman, 2011).

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